2.46% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is 2.46% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,558 people applied and 112 enrolled to the school.
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Rowan Medical School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%.
Compared to medical schools in New Jersey, Rowan Medical School's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 2.76%.
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University2.46%-4,558112
All Medical Schools3.97%11.08%965,47722,980
Public4.91%11.78%492,96714,197
Private2.49%10.02%472,5108,783
New Jersey Medical Schools2.76%8.42%22,452622
Public2.80%8.86%16,276460
Private2.62%7.54%6,176162

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At Rowan Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 58 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 28 to 72.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 48 to 52 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 78 to 22 for 2024 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenNew Jersey ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants4,5581,8922,6442872
Matriculants11254587822
Acceptance Rate2.46%2.85%2.19%280.51%30.84%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 average MCAT Score at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is 506 and the average GPA is 3.67 over 112 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rowan Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University5063.67
All Medical Schools5123.77
Public5113.77
Private5143.77
New Jersey Medical Schools5113.70
Public5103.69
Private5133.71

MAT score and GPA Trends

The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Rowan Medical School.
MCAT ScoreGPA OverallBCPM (Science) GPA
20225113.75-
20235123.803.75
20245063.673.60

Application Timeline & Requirements

Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Rowan Medical School, but it is important to note that 77.7% of last year's enrolled students were New Jersey residents. State-funded medical schools, like Rowan Medical School, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to New Jersey state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 15, 2024. To apply to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Rowan Medical School's application system by December 15, 2024. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Rowan Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Rowan Medical School 2025 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2024-08-01
Early Decision Secondary2024-08-15
Regular (AMCAS)2024-11-15
Regular Secondary2024-12-15
Secondary Application Fee$100
Prerequisites for Rowan Medical School Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
English / Composition
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Writing-intensive courses